Our History

Our History

In 1931, Byron B. Downard founded Downard Funeral Home and began serving the people of Pocatello and Bannock County Idaho. Grateful for the public acceptance of our efforts we will continue to adhere to the principles of integrity, compassion, and sincere service which have characterized this firm since the day we conducted our first funeral in June of 1931.

Sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for your support and trust in the past. We strive to continue to merit that trust in the years to come.

The Peck Family

Lance R. Peck was born. December 15, 1974 in Pocatello, Idaho and was raised in Grace, Idaho. He graduated from Grace High School in 1993. He attended Idaho State University before transferring to Mount Hood Community College where he received his degree in Mortuary Science. He passed the National Board Examination in 1999. Later that year, he passed the Idaho State Board Exam and became a licensed mortician. He enjoys meeting people and serving in the community. Lance serves on the Bannock Board ofGuardians as a volunteer and enjoys his association with fellow members of the Sunrise Lions Club. Lance married Diane ProIa October 10, 1997 in Logan, Utah. Diane was born March 6. 1973 in San Jose, California. She graduated from Gunderson High School and from there attended Ricks College in Rexburg and later idaho State University. She graduated from idaho State University in Health Education in 1997. She not only works as the After Care Coordinator and Secretary for the funeral home but also works with the Intermountain Organ and Tissue Donor Services as a public educator, and is a member of the Pocatello Rotary Club, Sunrise Lions Club, Jefferson PTO, Friends of the Cemetery Committee and serves on the Board ofDirectors for Old Town Pocatello. Lance and Diane have two children, Andrea and Logan. The Pecks purchased Downard Funeral Home in September of2007 after working for David and Maureen Hansen since 1996.

Lance and Diane both look forward to continuing the legacy of the prior owners of Downard Funeral Home by serving the community and the family for generations.